Alexander Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to history. Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal in the Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

The Great 8 is just three goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky and breaking the all-time National Hockey League goals scored record.

Washington Capitals star, Alexander Ovechkin, is getting closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old scored his 892nd goal for the Capitals, as they trailed the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 through 40 minutes at the Lenovo Center.

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Ovechkin whipped a one-timer from the left faceoff circle past goaltender Frederik Andersen during a five-on-three power play in the second period. The 39-year-old has now tallied 39 goals this season in just 59 games played. He's now tied with Gordie Howe for the second-most scored by a player aged 39 or older in NHL history (44).